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Think you can’t possibly be important enough or earning enough for your employer to cheat you of your wages? Think again. In general, low-income workers are the most likely to get cheated out of what they’re due by shady employers – particularly those who are...
A recent case here in California involving some pizza restaurant operators shows how seriously the government takes overtime and other wage violations. The two franchisees who run six locations here in Northern California were ordered to pay over $600,000 for wage and...
There are certainly times when businesses have to downsize. Maybe a company had extreme growth, hired a group of new employees, and then watched the economy enter a recession. They have to cut jobs just to balance the books. This is important to note because all...
Federal and state laws protect employees engaging in certain behaviors on the job. You have the right to a harassment-free workplace, to assert your basic rights and to ask your employer to intervene if a coworker or even a client mistreats you. You might make an...
What does California law say about reimbursement for work-related expenses? The applicable law is California Labor Code section 2802. It states: “An employer shall indemnify his or her employee for all necessary expenditures or losses incurred by the employee in...
You should be paid for the work that you have carried out. This is a principle that stands firm in the state of California. Does this change, however, if you quit your job? Outlined below are some key factors to consider regarding back pay and California Labor law. ...
Hourly workers may not have the same job security as those paid a salary. If the company downsizes, they may be the first to lose their jobs. They may not have full-time employment and may not receive benefits. They deserve full compensation for the time that they...
Employees have many rights, including the ability to file complaints about workplace conditions, harassment, discrimination or other problems in the workplace. They also have the right to organize, discuss their incomes, refuse to accommodate employers’ illegal...
In 2019, California became the first state in the nation to officially ban workplace and school discrimination against people for their natural hair. Called the “Crown” Act, the new law makes it illegal for schools and employers to institute dress codes that prohibit...
You are Muslim, and you wear a hijab at work. One day, your manager tells you to take off your hijab because your expression of faith is allegedly making other employees and customers “uncomfortable.” Is this legal? Probably not. Under both federal law and California...